Museum for showcasing K-pop stars to be built in L.A.

SEOUL, Aug. 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's top entertainment agency said Thursday it will build a museum for showcasing its K-pop stars and hallyu, or the global popularity of Korean pop culture, in Los Angeles.

S.M. Entertainment Co. said it has recently purchased a building in the center of Koreatown in L.A. through its American unit with a plan to transform it into a popular destination for hallyu fans and tourists.